Environmental
In Alaska, testing for PCE (tetrachloroethylene) contamination is most common near:
AFormer agricultural land
BDry cleaning establishments and properties where dry cleaning operations occurred✓ Correct
CResidential areas without commercial history
DNew subdivision lots
Explanation
Perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC), the solvent used in dry cleaning, is a significant soil and groundwater contaminant. Former dry cleaning locations and adjacent properties are common sites for PCE contamination and require environmental assessment.
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